Bio 405
GALE 3
Plasma Membrane
Assessment:
Students will be given a list of several concepts that relate to the plasma membrane that were
taught through the lecture with pictures and discussion, with questions and will construct a
concept map of a membrane.
Learning Goal:
Students will understand that the plasma membrane will affect what material goes in and out
of their cells and what happens if it is not there.
Learning Experience:
Students will be introduced to the plasma membrane through various models. Through power
point and discussion they will learn the parts of the membrane and will become familiar with
the importance of the membrane to a cell. Several questions will be asked to see if the
students understand the material to be able to construct the concept map.
Instructional Objectives:
1) After learning about cell membranes structure and function through various classroom
experiences, students will draw a concept map to show their understanding of how the
parts of a membrane work together to enable elements entry into and exit from a cell.
2) After learning about cell membranes structure and function through various classroom
experiences, students will draw a concept map demonstrating their understanding of the
importance of the plasma membrane to the cell and the body. They will do this by
mapping all terms given with 85% accuracy.
3) In the process of making a concept map from a list of terms given at the conclusion of
class discussion on cell membranes students will show, with 100% accuracy how
substances enter and exit the cell through the plasma membrane.
Benchmarks
 Every cell is covered by a membrane that controls what can enter and leave the cell
 Within the cells are specialized parts for the transport of materials, energy capture and
release, protein building, waste disposal, passing information, and even movement
1) Using a formative assessment, questioning throughout the lesson, will show that the students
are following along with what is being taught. The concept map will also show that the students
are able to connect the material. In order to connect, they must first understand it.
2) Looking at the concept map and seeing how they connected them will show what they have
learned. It could also show any misconceptions in the material that they have learned.
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3) This assignment will become a part of their notes. This experience is for them to be able to
look at the plasma membrane and really see how the elements connect and it is a good
connector for them to understand the principle about the membrane and why it is important.
Plasma Membrane Concept Map
Directions: Using the vocabulary words listed below and you can add other word to make it
more understandable, create a concept map.
Vocabulary
Thermostat
Balance
Glucose
Amino Acids
Lipids
Plasma Membrane
Waste
Homeostasis
Selective permeability
Screen (house Screen)
Sodium
Calcium
Phospholipid
Polar head
Nonpolar tail
Fatty Acid
Phosphate group
Phospholipid bilayer
Cell
Fluid mosaic model
Proteins
Cholesterol
Transport protein
Chemical Signals
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